This course is a brief introduction to the elements of music theory for those with little or no music theory experience. We will explore pitch, rhythm, meter, notation, scales, keys, key signatures, meter signatures, triads, seventh chords, and basic harmony. If you listen to music or play music by ear, and you want to know more about how music is organized and notated, this course is for you.

Getting Started With Music Theory
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Status: PreviewCalifornia Institute of the Arts
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Reviewed on Dec 11, 2024
Lovely course. The narrator is easy to understand, the modules and chapters are well organized. The quizzes and reviews are easy to follow and challenging for what was just taught.
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2020
I've found this course a very straightforward and helpful way to learn the basics of music theory. Prof. Taggart explains the material in a straightforward way.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2018
This course had everything I needed. I learned a lot although some parts were hard to follow. I am better at playing things by ear. I know when to be in key and when things are out of tune.




